LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,820 km
5,481 miles
LIW
Loikaw
Myanmar
Distance
8,820 km
5,481 mi / 4,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/London
Heading
72°
east northeast

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LHR LIW
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Loikaw Airport
IATA Code LHR LIW
ICAO Code EGLL VYLK
City London Loikaw
Country United Kingdom Myanmar
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Yangon
Elevation 83 ft 2,940 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 19.690000, 97.210000

London (LHR) to Loikaw (LIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar is 8,820 kilometers (5,481 miles / 4,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:28 in London, it's 22:58 in Loikaw. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,857 feet between the two airports. Loikaw Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Loikaw (LIW) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Loikaw Airport (LIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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